Is Liliana Cavani A-List?
No — Liliana Cavani is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1974
*The Night Porter* Release
Lost A-list status in 1981
Dropped to B tier — *Beyond Good and Evil*
Ranking Timeline
Directs TV Documentaries
Cavani begins directing television documentaries in Italy.
*The Night Porter* Release
*The Night Porter* is released, causing controversy but creating fame.
*Beyond Good and Evil*
*Beyond Good and Evil* creates debate, impacting net worth.
*The Berlin Affair* Release
*The Berlin Affair* gets mixed reviews, slowing financial growth.
Directs Opera Productions
Cavani directs opera productions, diversifying her work.
*Ripley's Game* Release
*Ripley's Game* brings increased recognition and some earnings.
Directs 'L'ordine del tempo'
Directs 'L'ordine del tempo' which screens at the Venice Film Festival.
Continues Italian Filmmaking
Cavani continues her work directing and writing Italian films.
Last updated: February 25, 2026